Boca Raton, Florida vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 28.6% cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida.

You would need a salary of $42,864 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Boca Raton, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Aiken
than in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, FL vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Boca Raton, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower